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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.49, 60.57 and 29.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.49, 60.57 and 29.08 is: 43.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.49 : 60.57 = 29.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.49/60.57 = 29.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.49x = 60.57 × 29.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.49x = 1,761.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,761.38/40.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.50

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